Research Project (Powerpoint)

Criteria

5

4-3

2-1

TOTAL

Content Knowledge/Evidence-Based

Reveals full understanding of the ideas developed in the sources. Exceptionally clear focus.

Cites specific evidence from sources but may over-generalize. Clear focus.

Misunderstands or oversimplifies the ideas developed in the sources. Thesis lack clarity and focus in unclear.

Organization

Strong introduction and con conclusion

Clear introduction and conclusion. Some consistent and logical progression. Clear transitions.

Introduction is present but not clear. Some attempt at consistency and progression. Attempt of transitions.

Conventions

Superior editing. Rarely

makes errors in the

Following areas: spelling,

mechanics, grammar

Careful editing.

Makes few errors in the

Following areas: spelling,

mechanics, grammar

Poor editing. Spelling and grammatical errors makes it difficult to read.

Sources/Format

Follows APA guidelines. Uses 2 required (peer reviewed) sources

Parenthetical citation and works cited page is correct. All research edinfo is documented.

Follows APA guidelines with few errors.

Uses 2 required (peer reviewed) sources

Parenthetical citation and works cited page is almost always correct. Almost all researched info is documented.

Fails to follow APA guidelines.

Does not use the required peer reviewed sources.

Errors in parenthetical citation and works cited page Researched info is not documented.

Synthesis Chart

Themes are clear and strongly distinguished from each other. Evidence to support each theme is strong and aligned to themes.

Themes are clear and adequately distinguished from each other. Evidence to support each theme is clear and aligned to themes.

Themes are unclear and not distinguished from each other. Evidence to support theme is unclear and misaligned to themes.